wai5緯纬
Jyutpingwai5
Yalewáih
Definition
Latitude; the lines that run parallel to the equator on a map or globe.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in academic or geographical contexts when discussing coordinates. It rarely appears in casual conversation unless someone is specifically talking about travel, climate, or navigation. You will almost always hear it paired with 度 to form 緯度.
Examples
What is the approximate latitude of this place?
They are researching the latitude of that place.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 緯 with 經, which refers to longitude. Remember that 緯 runs horizontally like a belt, while 經 runs vertically.
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